Ideas
Shin Chan-ho
Team Lead, Domestic Equity Strategy, Hana Securities THE Centerfield W
14:48
Korean memory earnings drive semiconductor upside.
The Korean market should again be led by semiconductors in 2026. Memory earnings estimates for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are high and still being revised upward, supporting the semiconductor upcycle.
Shin Chan-ho
Team Lead, Domestic Equity Strategy, Hana Securities THE Centerfield W
15:08
KOSPI can reach 5,000 on memory.
Korea's market should be strong in 2026, led by semiconductor earnings. If the memory earnings consensus is maintained and delivered, the KOSPI can reach around 5,000.
Favor Alphabet, avoid Oracle in AI.
In 2026 AI equities should undergo sharp winner/loser separation based on whether large AI capex generates returns. Alphabet is the positive example because it is already monetizing AI and Gemini is gaining usage and performance, while Oracle is the negative example because heavy AI investment has not produced returns and profit is pushed toward 2027.
Favor Alphabet, avoid Oracle in AI.
In 2026 AI equities should undergo sharp winner/loser separation based on whether large AI capex generates returns. Alphabet is the positive example because it is already monetizing AI and Gemini is gaining usage and performance, while Oracle is the negative example because heavy AI investment has not produced returns and profit is pushed toward 2027.
Fiber and power benefit AI data centers.
AI data centers need physical connectivity and power. Copper wiring creates heat and data-loss problems, pushing the trend toward fiber-optic cable, while data centers require large electricity supplies, including US natural-gas-fired power and gas turbines. Wealthy investors are allocating to these infrastructure and power suppliers.
Shin Chan-ho
Team Lead, Domestic Equity Strategy, Hana Securities THE Centerfield W
33:07
Shipbuilding, defense, nuclear may lag.
The Korean shipbuilding, defense, and nuclear-power basket has already run hard. With limited market liquidity, it may slow, and capital may rotate toward sectors with higher growth potential, especially AI-derived areas.
Shin Chan-ho
Team Lead, Domestic Equity Strategy, Hana Securities THE Centerfield W
34:29
Favor ESS battery exposure over EVs.
The Korean secondary-battery improvement is being driven by ESS demand from data centers and solar, not by EVs. China controls over 70% of LFP supply, so any Chinese export restriction would create more US-bound volume for Korean makers; favor battery makers with high ESS exposure over EV-heavy names.
Shin Chan-ho
Team Lead, Domestic Equity Strategy, Hana Securities THE Centerfield W
34:29
Favor ESS battery exposure over EVs.
The Korean secondary-battery improvement is being driven by ESS demand from data centers and solar, not by EVs. China controls over 70% of LFP supply, so any Chinese export restriction would create more US-bound volume for Korean makers; favor battery makers with high ESS exposure over EV-heavy names.
Lee Jong-han
Manager, Family Office Asset Allocation, Hana Securities Headquarters
37:41
Use Norwegian 70/20/10 allocation.
For aggressive family-office clients, Lee recommends institutional-style allocation modeled on Norway's sovereign wealth fund: 70% equities, 20% bonds, and 10% alternatives. Korean investors are underallocated to alternatives, which can offer 8-10% returns and diversification.
Lee Jong-han
Manager, Family Office Asset Allocation, Hana Securities Headquarters
38:00
Korean equities beat US in 2026.
Hana Securities research favors Korean equities over US equities in the first half of 2026. After strong US gains, Korean investors face tax burdens on US stocks, making domestic equities more attractive even if returns are somewhat lower.
Lee Jong-han
Manager, Family Office Asset Allocation, Hana Securities Headquarters
38:00
Korean equities beat US in 2026.
Hana Securities research favors Korean equities over US equities in the first half of 2026. After strong US gains, Korean investors face tax burdens on US stocks, making domestic equities more attractive even if returns are somewhat lower.
Stablecoins and tokenization are key themes.
Stablecoins and tokenization are the two key crypto themes. Existing blockchain infrastructure, including Ethereum and USDC/USDT rails, lets major financial firms launch products quickly and grow the market with less build cost. USDC is preferred over USDT because USDT is China-linked.
Stablecoins and tokenization are key themes.
Stablecoins and tokenization are the two key crypto themes. Existing blockchain infrastructure, including Ethereum and USDC/USDT rails, lets major financial firms launch products quickly and grow the market with less build cost. USDC is preferred over USDT because USDT is China-linked.
Stick to large-cap crypto only.
If investing in crypto, stay with large-cap assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and possibly Ripple and Solana. These underpin real infrastructure and networking; most smaller coins are speculative and not backed by infrastructure.
Buy AI semiconductor supply chain enablers.
For US AI exposure, look beyond hyperscalers to the enablers: AI chip suppliers, HBM/DRAM memory providers, and select software firms with confirmed earnings. These are the picks-and-shovels beneficiaries of hyperscaler AI capex.
Include China AI and robotics exposure.
Investors should not ignore China in the AI hegemony race; excluding China is itself a risk. Some Chinese AI and robotics companies are investing effectively and should be included in 2026 portfolios.
Shin Chan-ho
Team Lead, Domestic Equity Strategy, Hana Securities THE Centerfield W
51:57
Buy AI-derived Korean turnaround laggards.
While semiconductors keep leading, investors should add some 'losers' rebellion' turnaround sectors derived from AI, semiconductors, and power. They should also rebalance profits from high-flying semiconductors into laggards with higher growth potential.
Amazon, Walmart may gain from stablecoins.
If Amazon or Walmart adopt stablecoin settlement, card processing fees of 2-3% could fall and Amazon's EPS could rise 10-15%. For investors wary of crypto-related stocks, these retailers are watchable beneficiaries of stablecoin adoption.
Commodities and copper rise with inflation.
In 2026, abundant US liquidity could lift inflation while limiting rate cuts, supporting raw materials. Commodity prices are starting to rise and copper is already very expensive, so investors should add some commodity exposure.
Include 10-20% crypto allocation.
Even investors fearful of crypto should include at least 10% and up to 20% of their portfolio in crypto assets ahead of several expected 2026 events. The Nasdaq-crypto correlation broke in 2025, creating potential re-correlation upside.
This 3PRO TV (삼프로TV) video, published January 07, 2026,
features Shin Chan-ho, Jeon Rae-hoon, Lee Jong-han, Kim Se-han
discussing 005930.KS, 000660.KS, EWY, GOOGL, ORCL, Fiber optic cable, AI-SECTOR, Gas turbine suppliers, Korean shipbuilding, defense, and nuclear sectors, Korean ESS-exposed battery makers, EV-focused battery makers, VT, Alternative assets, Korean equities, SPY, USDC, Tokenized real-world assets, USDT, BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, SMH, AI software, KWEB, AI/semiconductor/power-derived turnaround sectors, AMZN, WMT, COPPER, DBC, BITO.
20 trade ideas extracted by AI with direction and confidence scoring.
Speakers:
Shin Chan-ho,
Jeon Rae-hoon,
Lee Jong-han,
Kim Se-han
· Tickers:
005930.KS,
000660.KS,
EWY,
GOOGL,
ORCL,
Fiber optic cable,
AI-SECTOR,
Gas turbine suppliers,
Korean shipbuilding, defense, and nuclear sectors,
Korean ESS-exposed battery makers,
EV-focused battery makers,
VT,
Alternative assets,
Korean equities,
SPY,
USDC,
Tokenized real-world assets,
USDT,
BTC,
ETH,
XRP,
SOL,
SMH,
AI software,
KWEB,
AI/semiconductor/power-derived turnaround sectors,
AMZN,
WMT,
COPPER,
DBC,
BITO
